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CU16 FOM

2016 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,873 mi
Last recorded117,873 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 FOM
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 117,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise 1.69 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpms on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2024 102,704 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2024 102,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drl

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 51,520 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 51,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 44,074 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 44,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 35,262 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 29,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 21,376 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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CU16 FOM is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,460 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU16 FOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU16 FOM registered?

CU16 FOM is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is CU16 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 FOM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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